Wednesday, January 07, 2009 ; 11:01 PM
I enjoy being a loner once in a while.
And that's when my iPod becomes my best friend in times of boredom.
I walked the streets of Orchard today, into various shops, just browsing aimlessly all on my own.
Looking at whatever I wanted for however long I can, with my trusty iPod securely plugged to assure me that I'm not alone. Not that I minded. But with some background music, it makes me less conscious that I'm shopping alone, which come to think of it, seems pretty pathetic. BUT. It's rather relaxing to go at my own pace and without the need to consider the other party.
The initial plan was to go shopping with Ethelyn but she wasn't feeling up to it today. So i went on ahead with my own plans: to look for a nice 2009 planner, browse through Borders and Kino, sit down at a cafe to read my books, people-watch and think about life.
So I sat down at Paragon Coffee Bean and progressed about 90+ pages of 'Marley and Me' in 2h 15 mins thereabouts. A pretty good pace for undisturbed leisure reading.
I really should know my own standards of reading speed. I barely struggled to finish 'Marley and Me' so that I can quickly go on and finish 'New Moon' before the new semester begins, along with all the readings that will start piling up; within 4 days, to be exact. But I couldn't resist an Archie comics sale when I see one. 3 for $10! Costs $5.90 per book at its usual price. But knowing me, I will probably not regulate the supply of comics over a healthy period of time.
Shucks. I'm falling sick again. And I thought a recent recovery from it will indicate immunity for a decent 6 months. I should probably go sleep now and nurse myself back to health. Can't afford to fall sick now that the new sem is starting. :\
